Maple Leafs sign forward Travis Boyd to one-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed forward Travis Boyd to a one-year, US$700,000 contract on Saturday.

Boyd, 27, split his 2019-20 season between the Washington Capitals and Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. 

Boyd had three goals and seven assists in 24 regular-season games with the Capitals, before adding a goal in four Stanley Cup playoff games. 

The Edina, Minn., native has 31 points (eight goals, 23 assists) in 85 NHL regular-season games and has appeared in six career Stanley Cup playoff games, recording one goal.